Overview
At Ayvens, progress starts with you. Our ambitions to shape the future of sustainable mobility are powered by our talent. Join us, and get better with every move. The Digital & IT Division supports Ayvens UK by providing effective and efficient technology capabilities that allow us to operate in a flexible, secure and sustainable way. The Data department is responsible for ensuring high quality Data and Reporting services are delivered to the organisation by designing, implementing, monitoring and evolving robust, secure and cost-effective solutions. Incorporating Data Management, Operations, Storage, Engineering, Science, Analytics and Governance, the division ensures that technology data solutions align with the business objectives and support the overall strategic direction. The function sets policies, standards, governance and guidelines for all aspects of data, its accuracy, management and delivery, and implements these through resilient, secure and interoperable technology solutions.
Key Purpose
* Perform Oracle database administrative duties across a variety of different O/S platforms.
* Maintain a high level of availability of all databases as required by the Business.
* Perform duties relating to these databases (including capacity planning, monitoring, patching, cloning) and servers (administration to ensure expected functionality).
* Coordinate system performance monitoring and system updates.
* Oversee compliance to IT policies and security standards.
* Support internal or external auditing to ensure robustness of these key areas.
Key Accountabilities
* Install, create and maintain all databases in line with industry best practices.
* Ensure databases maintain acceptable levels of performance, integrity and security in line with agreed organisational standards.
* System monitoring and troubleshooting to ensure provision of services within SLA.
* Perform capacity planning, upgrades, migrations and patching of databases and servers.
* Provide recommendations for suitable database design.
* Establish user needs and monitor user access and security.
* Work with the business to provide database solutions as necessary.
* Provide on-call support as required.
* Model a team-oriented, respectful approach and maintain focus on business objectives.
* Maintain the highest level of confidentiality and professional conduct reflecting the organisation’s core values.
* Ensure compliance with approved organisational, statutory and regulatory policies and procedures.
Skills, Experience & Background
Competencies
* Using a risk-averse approach, create and remove databases and ensure completion of appropriate documentation, testing and rollout.
* Ensure databases are maintained in line with departmental SLAs and standards.
Technical Capabilities
* Oracle Certified Professional (OCP) or equivalent experience.
* Solid experience with Solaris/Linux administration and shell scripting, APEX.
* Extensive experience in Oracle Database installation, administration and security.
* Excellent understanding of Oracle High Availability and Failover (Dataguard, GRID).
* Good working knowledge of Oracle Enterprise Manager.
* Strong sizing, capacity planning, backup, cloning and disaster recovery planning for multi-terabyte databases.
* Thorough understanding of optimisation and performance tuning.
* Excellent understanding of Oracle Objects (PL/SQL, packages, procedures, functions and triggers).
* Good understanding of Solaris OS (ZFS and installation), Linux OS, Solaris Zones, and shell scripts.
* Highly competent in Microsoft Office tools.
* Mentors others by sharing experience and expertise.
* Significant experience in recent Oracle database versions.
What We Offer
Rewards & Financial Benefits
Competitive pension scheme, annual salary review and bonus scheme; Give As You Earn (GAYE) scheme; Employee referral scheme (£1,000); Retail discounts programme; GymFlex membership options; Cycle to Work scheme.
Health & Wellbeing
Life Assurance, Health assessment options, Travel insurance, Dental insurance, Critical illness cover, Personal accident insurance.
Time Off & Work–Life Balance
25 days’ annual leave + an additional Celebration Day, 37.5 hour week, Monday to Friday, no weekends; Holiday buy & sell scheme; Volunteer days; Time allocated for personal development; Study support (where applicable).
Workplace & On-site Facilities
Free parking, EV charging points, Bike storage & shower facilities, Complimentary breakfast, Staff and social events.
Ayvens is committed to building a diverse and inclusive workplace. We encourage applicants from all backgrounds to apply. What’s the worst that can happen?
Why Ayvens?
With over 3.4 million vehicles managed across more than 42 countries, we provide full-service leasing, flexible subscription services, fleet management and multi-mobility solutions. We are focused on sustainable mobility and the digital transformation of the industry, guided by authenticity, curiosity, commitment and collaboration. We aim to foster a diverse organisation where everyone can thrive. Join us as we enable the transformation towards large-scale adoption of sustainable mobility.
ALD Automotive | LeasePlan are rebranding to Ayvens across all 42 countries by 2025.
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